Threats
Poland to Buy $6 Billion in US Tanks, Assault Bridges, Explosives; Russian Advancing Force Grows to 190,000
In Warsaw, Austin warns ‘thousands’ of Ukrainians could flee into Poland, ‘trying to save themselves and their families from the scourge of war.”
Science & Tech
US Companies Warned to Prepare for Russian Cyber Attacks
DOJ’s Lisa Monaco warns industry to harden defenses; Ukraine’s foreign weapons systems are a likely target for Russian hackers.
Threats
Biden Says Russia Will Attack Within ‘Several Days;’ Blinken Lobbies For Peace at UN
Russians “edge closer to that border,” with troops, combat aircraft, ships, and blood supplies, says Austin at NATO HQ.
Ideas
Biden Should Shift US Troop Positions Worldwide
The crisis in Europe makes clear that Biden’s team should rethink their first National Defense Strategy, quickly.
Threats
‘It Was False.’ Russia Still ‘Mobilizing for War,’ Official Says
Putin has moved 7,000 more troops to Ukraine border in recent days, says Biden official.
Threats
NATO Leaders Begin Considering Additional Battlegroups for Eastern Europe
France offers to lead new unit in Romania as NATO defense ministers agree more options are needed for the ‘new normal’ with Russia.
Threats
Satellite Images and Experts Challenge Russian Withdrawal Claims
Photos show attack helicopters, jets, troops moving toward forward positions near Ukraine in the midst of aggressive legislative actions in the Russian assembly.
Threats
WEST 2022 Conference Wire: In-Person & Uncertain
The naval-themed conference is back in San Diego after a pandemic gap year.
Threats
Biden, Putin Commit to Diplomacy; Russia Claims to Start Withdrawal as Cyberattacks Hit Ukraine
President says invasion is still possible, warns Moscow ‘we are prepared to respond’ to cyber attacks on Americans or allies.
Threats
Putin's Buildup Continues; NATO Peace Pleas Fail; Attack Now Possible ‘With Little to No Warning’
White House and Pentagon officials warn Russia could invade ‘this week;’ US embassy ordered empty.
Ideas
How Technology Is Opening a Window onto Russian Military Activity Around Ukraine
Scraping Twitter is becoming as important as billion-dollar spy satellites.
Threats
Just Whom Would a Russian 'False Flag' Operation Seek to Convince?
Russians themselves are likely the main target of the recent crescendo of disinformation, mostly from Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine.
Threats
US Orders Most Troops, Diplomats to Leave Ukraine
160 National Guardsmen pulled from Ukraine; skeleton crew left in Kyiv after Biden-Putin phone call produces “no fundamental change."
Threats
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Happen ‘At Any Time,’ Warns White House
President orders 3,000 more US troops to Poland; American citizens told to flee “immediate” threat in Ukraine.
Ideas
Why the US Ramped Up Its Information War With Russia
Pre-buttals may become a standard part of the American playbook.
Threats
US Navy Updating Contact List of Sailors, Employees, Families, in Eastern Europe
As tension grows over Russia’s threats to Ukraine, the roster could help mount an evacuation.
Threats
Germany, US Agree To Condemn Russian Violence in Ukraine
Biden shot down speculation that there were cracks in the longtime partnership with Berlin.
Threats
Russia Considering Fake Video With ‘Corpses’ As Pretext For Ukrainian Invasion, Pentagon Says
Propaganda video would show fake attack and blame the west for supplying weapons.
Ideas
What China Is Actually Saying About Russia and Ukraine
Bits of pro-Russian rhetoric are a far cry from substantive support—or preparations for an invasion of Taiwan.
Ideas